Applying to Where: Well, this is the question! I know I am interested in probably a Materials Science program (wonder if I'd be able to get into a pure Physics dept. with no formal quantum, modern physics, etc. in undergrad? I learned this through my research job and have somewhat proved I'm comfortable with these subjects with my pGRE I think...)

I'm interested in semiconductor materials, solid-state physics, photonics, and optics. The advice given to me was apply to a Materials Science program (better chance of getting in than Physics). I want to work in industry most likely in the long run, with the aim of being something like a head R&D or principal process engineer.

I'm interested in Colorado School of Mines (mostly because of partnerships with NREL), and living in NC my safety will likely be NC State, but what other schools are within my "realm"? What about some slight stretch schools?

I know I'm a few years out of school which will factor in there somewhere (good or bad, probably both really...)

Applying to Where: Well, this is the question! I know I am interested in probably a Materials Science program (wonder if I'd be able to get into a pure Physics dept. with no formal quantum, modern physics, etc. in undergrad? I learned this through my research job and have somewhat proved I'm comfortable with these subjects with my pGRE I think...)

I'm interested in semiconductor materials, solid-state physics, photonics, and optics. The advice given to me was apply to a Materials Science program (better chance of getting in than Physics). I want to work in industry most likely in the long run, with the aim of being something like a head R&D or principal process engineer.

I'm interested in Colorado School of Mines (mostly because of partnerships with NREL), and living in NC my safety will likely be NC State, but what other schools are within my "realm"? What about some slight stretch schools?

I know I'm a few years out of school which will factor in there somewhere (good or bad, probably both really...)

Thanks!

I'm also in your path,the only difference is I'm Computer science major who want to go for Quantum Computing,Quantum optics,Quantum technology(i.e cryptography,teleportation,BEC etc) which comes under AMO depertment.I've also got some interest in inventions such as Fiber Optics, Quantum Technology which are related with modern application of Quantumphysics or Quantum Computing.MY Q:98%,V:45%,AWA:58%,may be I will take it one more time but PGRE is the toghest nut to crack right now.